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Miguel Del Valle is the Chicago City Clerk. Previous positions: Illinois state senator (1987-2006); director of Barreto Boys and Girls Club (1970-1979); executive director of Association House (1980-1985). He received his bachelor's degree in education from Northeastern Illinois University (1975) and master's degree in education from Northeastern Illinois University (1977). He's married with four children.

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